Shifts in patterns of help-seeking during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Hong Kong's younger generation

Junus, Alvin; Kwan, Ching; Wong, Clifford; Chen, Zhansheng; Yip, Paul S. F.

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115648

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“…From the practical perspective, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in shifts in the help-seeking behaviors (Junus et al, 2023; Yonemoto & Kawashima, 2023) and rapid expansion in telehealth and mhealth technologies (Torous et al, 2021). Digital health technologies could be delivered via social media, smartphone apps, chatbots, and even virtual reality.…”

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Prevalence of hikikomori and associations with suicidal ideation, suicide stigma, and help-seeking among 2,022 young adults in Hong Kong

Fong

Yip

2023

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Young adults are at elevated risks of hikikomori (severe social withdrawal) under the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to psychological distress and suicidal ideation. Aims: The present study aimed to examine the associations among hikikomori, suicide stigma, suicidal ideation, and help-seeking behaviors among young adults in Hong Kong. Method: This study recruited a large sample of 2,022 young adults in Hong Kong via an online survey at the end of 2021. The participants completed the Hikikomori Questionnaire and validated measures on psychological distress, suicide stigma, and suicidal ideation severity and report their help-seeking behaviors. Multivariate analysis of variance was conducted to compare the profiles of the hikikomori groups. Path analysis evaluated the effects of hikikomori and suicide stigma on occurrence and severity of suicidal ideation and their associations with help-seeking behaviors. Results: Hikikomori showed significant and positive indirect effects on prevalence and severity of suicidal ideation via psychological distress. Glorification positively predicted hikikomori and suicidal ideation severity among suicidal persons. Hikikomori was associated with reduced help-seeking. Isolation and suicidal ideation were associated with greater barriers to seek help among the non-help-seekers. Perceived helpfulness of sought help was negatively associated with hikikomori and suicidal ideation among the help-seekers. Conclusions: The present findings demonstrated greater prevalence and severity of suicidal ideation and less help-seeking in young adults with hikikomori. Suicide stigma showed differential associations with hikikomori, suicidal ideation, and help-seeking behaviors.

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Prevalence of hikikomori and associations with suicidal ideation, suicide stigma, and help-seeking among 2,022 young adults in Hong Kong

Fong

Yip

2023

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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“…Twenge (2019) reported that young generation individuals are frequently acknowledged as the loneliest generation and one whose mental status has been drastically fading due to the social restrictions enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to the creation of some alternatives to engage them (Junus et al, 2023).…”

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Use of metaverse in socializing: Application of the big five personality traits framework

Sowmya

Chakraborty

Polisetty

et al. 2023

Psychology and Marketing

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Social media sites, such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, are increasingly interconnected with the metaverse, which has forged a new digital connection between the users and community‐building platforms. The increased accessibility of social media via smartphones provides opportunities for greater social interaction and facilitates users’ interaction online. As the metaverse and social media sites become increasingly connected it presents opportunities for the users to make new digital connections and socialize virtually. This study employs the Big Five personality theory to empirically test how the personality traits of Generation‐Z impact on their intentions to socialize using innovative technology (metaverse). With Personal Innovation and Hedonic Motivation as moderators, we use a mixed‐methods approach that employs a qualitative (n = 24) and quantitative study (n = 436) to understand why Generation‐Z is inclined to use the metaverse for socializing. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling analyse the data statistically. Results show that Openness has the highest impact on users’ intention to adopt the metaverse, followed by Extraversion and Agreeableness. Personal Innovation and Hedonic Motivation variables present evidence of positive moderation with the personality traits. Further, generation differences between cohorts and users’ personalities affects their willingness to adopt the metaverse.

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Evaluating potential effects of distress symptoms' interventions on suicidality: Analyses of in silico scenarios

Junus,

Yip

2024

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Shifts in patterns of help-seeking during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Hong Kong's younger generation

Cited by 4 publications

References 53 publications

Prevalence of hikikomori and associations with suicidal ideation, suicide stigma, and help-seeking among 2,022 young adults in Hong Kong

Prevalence of hikikomori and associations with suicidal ideation, suicide stigma, and help-seeking among 2,022 young adults in Hong Kong

Use of metaverse in socializing: Application of the big five personality traits framework

Evaluating potential effects of distress symptoms' interventions on suicidality: Analyses of in silico scenarios

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